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2.3.1 At the beginning of each shift during which the EPIC CART will be used, the operator shall check the
EPIC CART condition and inspect the tires, warning devices, lights, battery, speed and directional
controllers, brakes, and steering mechanism. If the EPIC CART is found to be in need of repair or in
any way unsafe, the matter shall be reported immediately to the designated authority and the EPIC
CART shall not be operated until it has been restored to sage operating condition.
2.3.2 Do not make repairs or adjustments unless specifically authorized to do so.
2.3.3 Do not operate an EPIC CART with a leak in the battery.
2.3.4 Do not use open flames for checking electrolyte level in storage battery.
3. MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Carriers may become hazardous if maintenance is neglected. Therefore, maintenance facilities trained
personnel, and procedures shall be providing such facilities may be on or off the premises.
3.2 Maintenance Procedures
3.2.1 Maintenance and inspection of all EPIC CART shall be performed in conformance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations and the following practices.
(a) A scheduled preventive maintenance, lubrication, and inspection system shall be followed.
(b) Only qualified and authorized personnel shall be permitted to maintain, repair, adjust, and inspect
carriers.
(c) Block chassis before working underneath it.
(d) Operation to check performance of the EPIC CART shall be conducted in an authorized area
where safe clearance exists.
(e) Before commencing operation of the EPIC CART, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and
recommended procedures.
(f) Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection equipment present in the work area. Do not use an
open flame to check level or leakage of battery electrolyte.
(g) Properly ventilate the work area.
(h) Brakes, steering mechanisms, speed and directional control mechanisms, warning devices, lights,
governors, guards, and safety devices shall be inspected regularly and maintained in a safe
operating condition.
(i) Special EPIC CART or devices designed and approved for hazardous area operation shall be
inspected to ensure that maintenance preserves the original approved safe operating features.
(j) Carriers shall be kept in a clean condition to minimize fire hazards and facilitate detection of loose
or defective parts.
(k) Modification and additions which affect capacity and safe machine operation shall not be
performed by the customer or user without manufacturer’s prior written authorization; where
authorized modifications have been made, the user shall ensure that capacity, operation, warning,
and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals are changed accordingly.
(l) Care shall be taken to ensure that all replacement parts are interchangeable with the original parts
and of a quality at least equal to that provided in the original equipment.
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